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Christians are more than Moslems – Bishop Okonkwo

Christians are more than Moslems – Bishop Okonkwo

It is absolutely impossible! Any report that says anything like that is either spreading rumour or is simply dishonest. Christians are more than Muslims. If I want to immodest, I will say that Christians comprising all the denominations in the country are more than 60 per cent, and I am saying that without any fear of contradiction. I am just being economical with the statistics. It just cannot be.

Is it possible to restructure Nigeria ?

Is it possible to restructure Nigeria ?

With two and half years into the life of the current administration and less than one and half years to 2011 general elections, stakeholders are still calling for restructuring of the country. This is in spite of the twin issue of constitution review and electoral reforms currently being addressed by the National Assembly.

2011: No electoral reforms, no free and fair poll, say Soyinka, Maitama Sule, Tinubu

2011: No electoral reforms, no free and fair poll, say Soyinka, Maitama Sule, Tinubu

Political heavy weights across the nation gathered in Benin City , Edo State capital last week Thursday, at the 1st anniversary celebration of Governor Adams Oshiomhole’s administration to stress the need for reforming the nation’s electoral process.

Sweet and sour notes from Senators’ retreat

Sweet and sour notes from Senators’ retreat

It was the third annual retreat of the Senate under Senator David Mark’s watch as Senate President. That indeed is a feat no other Senate President has been able to accomplish since the onset of the Fourth Republic.

Our political system disorderly, says Sen. Akaagerger

Our political system disorderly, says Sen. Akaagerger

Senator Joseph Akaagerger, a holder of doctorate degree in law easily combines his cerebral prowess with a devotion to the celestial.

Why Oshiomhole, Edo lawmakers were initially at loggerheads

Why Oshiomhole, Edo lawmakers were initially at loggerheads

The governor even taught us that we should never insult Chief Anenih, that we should respect him; one, as an Edo indigene, second, as an old man. The governor got to the peak of his career as NLC president, so he does not need anybody’s help politically.

Marginalising the Igbo may break up Nigeria

Marginalising the Igbo may break up Nigeria

Britain wanted to break up Nigeria
By Raph Uwechue
Ethnic Diversity
Every human being on God’s good earth today is simultaneously endowed with three inter-locking nationalities. The first is the Ethnic Nationality into which one is born and, in most cases, bred with natural distinguishing characteristics and primary communication mode such as language.

Our politicians are selfish – Obele

Our politicians are selfish – Obele

Anambra is in trouble if the 2010 guber election is held. These politicians are ready to deploy rocket launchers against their opponents. Their behavior shows their scanty regard for our votes. It is a case of once you emerge as PDP candidate, you are in as governor. Well, I blame this attitude on the present governor who squandered a great opportunity to put a halt on the PDP shenanigans. The governor is hypocritical, insincere and dishonest and his governance has thrown the government house doors wide open.

Did S/Court uphold or quash Andy Uba’s ‘mandate’?

Did S/Court uphold or quash Andy Uba’s ‘mandate’?

Dr Uba should immediately vacate the Office of the Governor of Anambra state with immediate effect to enable the plaintiff appellant complete his term of office.
“I make no order as to costs,” he added.
All other six justices of the apex court on the panel concurred and made their individual comments too.

ANAMBRA 2010: Waiting for Justice Ngwuta and co

ANAMBRA 2010: Waiting for Justice Ngwuta and co

For instance, many people agree that the performance of Mr. Peter Obi during his first tenure would definitely pose a threat to the ambition of others and they would therefore need to campaign vigorously to be able to stop him. With the unnecessary obstacles in the way of the campaigns, other candidates may soon discover that they do not have enough time to tell Anambra people why they should prefer them to Obi.

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